Popular SUV Brands in Canada

Canada’s Best SUVs of 2016: Top 10

1. Subaru Outback

The all-new 2015 Subaru Outback is the mid-size SUV alternative designed to help you get more enjoyment out of life’s adventures. The Outback arrives with the choice of two different SUBARU BOXER engines gives, both of which deliver potency, efficiency and ultimate satisfaction. The Subaru symmetrical full-time AWD system is now complemented by X-Mode† for even more rugged capability, while the car-like handling makes the open road equally enticing. There are also more advanced safety systems, greater refinement, greater utility, more passenger space and more amenities to make even the most adventurous drive feel unexpectedly civilized.

Specifications:

Engine:

3.6L Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)

24-valve, horizontally opposed

6-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine

Electronic Throttle Control

Dual Active Valve Control System

Power – 256 hp @ 6000 rpm

Vehicle type – SUV

Assembly – Lafayette, IN

Capacities:

Passengers – 5

Fuel tank – 70 l (18 gal)

Trunk – 1,005 to 2,075 l (35 to 73 ft³)

Customer Reviews:

Positive Reviews:

Extraordinary cargo capacity

Outstanding traction on muddy/steep terrain

Large back seat

Negative Reviews:

Base engine sometimes feels underpowered

2. Toyota Highlander AWD XLE

Highlander’s roomy interior gives you enough space to seat up to eight people and provides more comfort along the way with reclining third-row seats. Available second-row captain’s chairs help Highlander comfortably seat seven and offer the same great versatility. You can even get heated second-row captain’s chairs on the Limited grade with Platinum Package.

Specifications:

Design:

Athletic design

Adjustable power liftgate

Chromtec wheels

Easy in/easy out

Upscale seating

A smarter dash

Interior:

Seating for up to 8

Increased cargo space

Quiet interior

Panoramic moonroof

Conversation mirror

Rear-seat entertainment

Technology:

A powerful entertainment system

Turn-by-turn navigation

Three-zone automatic climate control

Standard backup camera with projected path

Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

Available Lane Departure Alert (LDA)

Performance:

Two smart engines

Improved mpg

Fun to drive

5000-lb. towing capacity

Available Dynamic Torque-Control All-Wheel Drive

Safety:

IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus

Star Safety System™

Ventilated disc brakes

Advanced Airbag System

Child safety seat restraint system

Tire Pressure Monitor System

Customer Reviews:

Positive Reviews:

Quiet, composed ride

Ample small-item storage

Strong V6 engine

Negative Reviews:

Less maximum cargo space than rivals

3. Porsche Macan S

The new Macan – built for an intensive life in which the thirst for experience and thrills and spills are ever-present, and in which new challenges are a permanent driving force. Built for a life that refuses to be hemmed in by conventions and feels all the more authentic for it. Direct and intimate. A Sports Car that gives us what we’re looking for: that feeling of being alive. The new Macan. Life, intensified.

Specifications:

Engine:

Layout / number of cylinders – 6

Displacement- 2,997 cm³

Engine layout – Front engine / active all-wheel drive

Power 250 kW (340 hp) at rpm 5,500 – 6,500 1/min

Max. torque (Nm) – 460 Nm at rpm – 1,450 – 5,000

Compression ratio – 9.8 : 1

Performance:

Top speed – 254 km/h

Acceleration from 0 – 100 km/h (0 – 62 mph)- 5.4 s

In-gear acceleration (80-120km/h) (50-75 mph)- 3.6 s

Fuel Consumption/Emissions:

Urban in l/100 km – 11.6 – 11.3

Non-urban in l/100 km- 7.6 – 7.3

Combined in l/100 km- 9.0 – 8.7

CO2 emissions in g/km- 212 – 204

Body:

Length – 4,681 mm

Width – 1,923 mm

Height – 1,624 mm

Wheelbase – 2,807 mm

Fuel tank – 65 l

Customer Reviews:

Positive Reviews:

Smooth ride

Engine performance

Negative Reviews:

Sloping roofline compromises boot space

Too many buttons

4. Honda CR-V

The CR-V has always had some of the best fuel economy ratings for SUVs, and they just got better. With its new 2.4-liter, Earth Dreams Technology™ DOHC i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine and continuously variable transmission (CVT), the CR-V received a whopping 34-mpg rating on the highway

Specifications:

Vehicle:

Front-Engine

Front-wheel-drive,

5-passenger

4-door hatchback

Displacement:

144 cu in 2356 cc

Power: 185 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque: 181 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm

Dimensions:

Wheelbase: 103.1 in

Length: 179.4 in

Width: 71.6 in Height: 64.7 in

Passenger/cargo volume: 101.5/35.2 cu ft

Curb weight: 3442 lb

Fuel Economy: EPA city/highway: 27/34 mpg

Customer Reviews:

Positive Reviews:

Advanced Features

Best looking

Negative Reviews:

Lack of fuel efficiency

5. Nissan Rogue SL AWD

The Rogue’s name and its snappy looks might fool you into thinking it’s an entertaining drive, but instead it’s simply a competent family hauler with an easygoing nature.

Specifications:

Vehicle:

Front-engine

4-wheel-drive

5-passenger

Engine:

DOHC 16-valve inline-4

Aluminum block and head

Port fuel injection

Displacement:

Power: 170 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque: 175 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm

Dimensions:

Wheelbase: 106.5 in

Length: 182.3 in

Width: 72.4 in Height: 67.5 in

Curb weight: 3668 lb

Fuel Economy: EPA city/highway driving: 25/32 mpg

Customer Reviews:

Positive Reviews:

Appealing new look

More advanced safety features

Negative Reviews:

Carryover powertrain

6. Lincoln MKC

The MKC shares a platform with the Ford Escape, but with its elegant sheetmetal and distinctive grille, few will mistake it for its mainstream sibling. The MKC is lower, longer, and wider, with standard features such as xenon headlights and heated seats.

Specifications:

Engine:

Turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4

Aluminum block and head

Direct fuel injection

Dimensions:

Length: 179.2 in

Width: 73.4 in Height: 65.2 in

Wheelbase: 105.9 in

Curb weight: 4066 lb

Fuel Economy: EPA city/highway: 18/26 mpg

Customer Reviews:

Positive Reviews:

Excellent Steering, Handling

Impressive cabin materials

Strong Turbo Engine

Negative REviews:

Cramped Back Seat

7. Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC

The GLA’s curvy but upright profile, sculptured body sides, tall 18- and 19-inch wheels, and exaggerated trim give it attitude that Mercedes expects to attract young, affluent first-time luxury buyers who want the capability of a crossover without the stodgy family appearance of a more traditional compact SUV.

Specifications:

Engine:

Turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve

Direct fuel injection

Aluminum block and head

Dimensions:

Curb weight: 3496 lb

Length: 173.9 in

Width: 71.0 in Height: 60.0 in

Wheelbase: 106.3 in

Fuel Economy: EPA city/highway: 24/32 mpg

Customer Reviews:

Positive Reviews:

Stylish lines

Compact size popular

Easy to drive

Negative Reviews:

Backseat room tight

8. GMC Yukon XL Denali

Take a seat in the new 2015 Yukon XL Denali, and it’s quickly apparent this full-size SUV sets a new standard for comfort, innovation, and refinement. Aluminum and woodgrain accents look real because they are, and three rows of seating offer exceptional passenger comfort.

Specifications:

Engine & Performance:

Fuel Economy: (CTY/HWY) 14/20 mpg

Transmission: 8-speed Shiftable Automatic

Brakes:

Power-assisted

Four-wheel ABS with Duralife rotors

Vented front and rear rotors

Four-wheel disc

Capacities:

EPA interior volume (cu ft / L): 122.4 / 3466

Fuel tank (gal / L): 31 / 117

Engine oil (qt / L): 8.5 / 8.0

Customer Reviews:

Positive Reviews:

Powerful engines

Good fuel economy for the class

Composed handling

Negative Reviews:

Hybrid edition is gone

9. Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC

Mercedes-AMG rigorously continues its product initiative: with the new GLA 45 AMG the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz makes a dynamic statement in the strongly growing segment of the compact SUV.

Specifications:

Engine:

Turbocharged and intercooled

DOHC 16-valve inline-4

Aluminum block and head

Direct fuel injection

Displacement:

121 cu in, 1991 cc

Power: 355 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque: 332 lb-ft @ 2250 rpm

Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode

Dimensions:

Curb weight: 3589 lb

Wheelbase: 106.3 in

Length: 175.0 in

Width: 71.0 in Height: 58.2 in

Customer Reviews:

Positive Reviews:

Mini-CLS silhouette

Eager turbo four-cylinder engine

Negative Reviews:

Rear-seat headroom is Tight

10. Chevrolet Tahoe

Tahoe is the versatile full-size SUV that features a stunning exterior design, a beautiful, functional interior that includes available power-release second-row and fold-flat third-row seats, and the available 4G LTE Wi-Fi technology you need to stay connected to your world.